This weekend I meet up with one of the finest wine makers in the country, possibly the world.

Mary Mudd was the owner of what is now Dedham Vale vineyard, was Carter’s vineyard untill 2001. Made with mainly the Rondo grape with a bit of Dunkelfelder and Dornfelder this was one of her last vintages. Stored under her stairs for nearly all of that time it was soft in texture with a hint of tannins. A chunk of red fruit and still after all that time quite wonderful. The fact that 20 years on it was so drinkerable is a testament to her skill as a wine maker and that great wine can be made in the UK.

King Coel – 20 year old English Red wine